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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 944.10 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 944.10 and 424.56 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 944.10 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/944.10 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 944.10 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 400,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,827.10/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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